DC Fire/EMS Springs Into Action
(Washington, DC) As the Independence Day holiday approaches, FireEMS Chief Adrian H. Thompson is urging the public to celebrate safely and to know what devices are permitted and which are not in the District of Columbia.
The DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is offering an amnesty program for residents of the District who have illegal fireworks. Residents with illegal fireworks may call (202) 462-1762 to participate in the amnesty. A representative of the Fire Marshal’s office will pick up illegal fireworks from residents who participate in the amnesty and dispose of them safely.
“We want everyone to celebrate the holiday, but we stress providing a safe atmosphere for your family,” said Chief Thompson. “We hope that any District resident with illegal fireworks will take advantage of this amnesty.”
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What’s Illegal:
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What’s Legal:
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Firecrackers of any kind
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Sparklers not more than 20 inches long
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| Any firework that explodes, like cherry bombs or roman candles | Paper caps containing not more than 0.25 of a grain of explosive per cap |
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Any fireworks that move after placed and fired, like bottle rockets
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Torches and fountains
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| Sparklers longer than 20 inches | Cones |
| Any firework with a side- or bottom-mounted fuse | Snakes |
| WHAT: | Illegal Fireworks Amnesty Program |
| WHERE: | 1923 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005 |